Flannery billed Rehab for lobbying and business trips abroad

Former Rehab director Frank Flannery billed the charity for lobbying Government departments as well as business trips, the group has confirmed.

Details of invoices submitted by Mr Flannery to Rehab and sent to the Public Accounts Committee have been obtained by the Irish Examiner.

The disabilities charity — under scrutiny over its use of state funds — has confirmed Mr Flanneryits former director was paid for “lobbying” departments as well as “meeting with Government officials”regarding charity lottery funds issues”.